Canadian visitors should be extremely cautious in Ecuador due to high levels of crimes & demonstrations

Canadians are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to high levels of crime and public demonstrations that may occur periodically throughout the country. Canadians are reminded that it is a legal requirement in Ecuador to carry identification with them at all times. OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to the areas immediately bordering Colombia (namely both provinces of Carchi and Sucumbíos, with the exception of the city of Tulcán), and the town of San Lorenzo, located in the north of Esmeraldas province. Read article